11-19-2013, 07:29 AM | #1 |
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BMR Springs? 1.4"/1"
Ok I posted this in another thread but have not had anyone look at it in a while. I know BMR has a 1.4/1" kit for our cars but I can't seem to understand why anyone would want to make the "rake" more pronounced by dropping the fronts another 1/2 " rake over what it has now. If anyone could explain the benifits to me would be great. I was also wondering if anyone has done the opposite and dropped the rear 1.4" and the front 1"? Pics? In my car that would leave me 1/2" gap in the front and the rear. This to me seems the way to go but was unsure if it would make the car look like it was in launch mode due to the body lines of the car even though the gaps would be the same.
Thanks, Rob
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11-19-2013, 07:32 AM | #2 |
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Its all about that muscle car stance man, low in the front, shackled up in the rear.
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11-19-2013, 08:43 AM | #3 |
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11-19-2013, 09:00 AM | #4 |
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Just for looks, some people prefer to have rake. I like it even all around, personally. Here's mine on the 1" BMRs.
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11-19-2013, 12:16 PM | #5 |
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Ive heard issues about lowering more than an inch. Anyone know what gets stressed or whatever it is lowering more than an inch. Looking at bmr 1.4" all around but dont want future issues. Eventually will be with 22x9 and 22x10 rear rims
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11-19-2013, 01:06 PM | #6 |
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If you go too low your factory dampers will not be able to take it. The ride will suck and they will fail. 1 inch is being extremely conservative though. We have plenty of customers running the BMR 1.4 inch springs without any problems. You just don't want to get into some of these 1.8 and 2 inch springs out there.
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11-19-2013, 01:09 PM | #7 |
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I have the 1.4" front/1" rear on my V6 and am very happy with it.
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11-19-2013, 05:14 PM | #9 |
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Love this stance! I hope I can get mine this way. I have 2 1/4" gap in the rear and a 1 3/4" gap in the front. I cant see getting mine to a "level" stance using 1" springs all the way around. I want to do this soon so maybe i'll try the 1" to start then if not the way I like try the 1.4's in the rear. At least they are easier to change.
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11-19-2013, 05:32 PM | #10 |
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Thanks chase sounds like 1.4 will be ok to use and what ill end up with! Hey kyle thanks for more input, i spoke with you earlier about picking the springs up from you. Thinking ill go with the 1.4 springs and be ok with 22s in the future from what ive seen. Ill call you end of this week or beginning of next to pick them up!
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12-11-2013, 10:06 PM | #12 |
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rjames, I was asking Kyle @ BMR the exact same question. My SS has a 2.0 gap in the front and a 2.5 gap in the back.
I'm still hoping to see a leveled out car too.
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12-12-2013, 04:32 PM | #13 |
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So unless there is something about springs that I don't understand, if I am 2.5 in back and 2.0 in front, 1.4 back and 1.0 front should level my off road vehicle. I'll be in touch Kyle!
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